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    Dashboard Warping/bubling up

    I recall seeing this issue some time ago, but my search did not find it. In front of my driver seat the Dash board nearest to the windshield is bubbling up or warping. My concern to fix this is a major tear up tot he dash. Any one else have this and have it fixed Paul
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    Expy Production Increase

    To be fair, I take complaints on the internet with a grain of salt. If I read and believed the internet, I would not own the eclectic range of cars, SUV's and motorcycles I own. In the same vein I have some vehicles that get rave reviews and I find the quality (freedom from defects, not...
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    Expy Production Increase

    Open speaking I think the NA GM v8's are a better long term solution than the 3.5. After having a GM for 25+years and comparing with my Motocross/Adventure riding buddies, from a hitch mounted moto cross bike carrier to all sorts of various trailers the GM's seem to do much better in terms of...
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    Expy Production Increase

    Ford increasing the production of Expeditions and Navigators, pulling workers from the plant that makes small SUV's etc. Gaining market share from GM,,,, after 25 years in GM SUV's the new Expy converted me...
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    Loaner for Service/Warranty Work

    Thanks all for the input. To quantify further,I am in the suburbs of Detroit, so the store in question is quite large given all the Ford employees in the region. I happen not to be one of them. Will call them again and see how flexible they are. I also have CPO BMW 535 Diesel, paid perhaps...
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    Loaner for Service/Warranty Work

    Ok bought my Expedition Max Platinum out of state. Now need the seat recall done and some warranty work,,,, power lead to rear window defrost broke of solder weld, not the best time in our -15 deg temps Local dealer say no loaners. Paid less for wife foreign car, loaner not an issue. Office...
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    Any bad 1 to 2 Shifts?

    This weekend in approx. 20 deg F backed out of a parking space in a parking garage. Put into drive and started off. What should have been a 1 to 2 shift did not happen, the engine revd with no forward motion for a bit. let of the gas and revd again. Finally what must the 2nd gear clutch...
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    MPG Real World driving conditions

    Trailer is in great condition, borrowed from a friend who just got a new Denali XL 6.2. so we can soon do side by side comparisons He was formerly a chief Engineer at one of the big three, so trailer is in more than perfect shape. One of my hobbies is Adventure Motor cycle riding and many...
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    MPG Real World driving conditions

    Ran down to Nashville this weekend with an 12 foot enclosed single axle trailer from Detroit about 550 miles each way . Perhaps 1,000 lbs in the trailer. Has a tapered front nose of the trailer 2018 Expy Max 4X4 with Tow Package Set cruise at max 75, usually more like 70. Averaged 9.5...
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    New Engines? Maybe a new small SUV?

    hearing clear indications that Ford may bring back a simple push rod v8. Open speaking my 18 Expedtion is my first ford after 25+ years of GM Full Size SUV's. I firmly believe the Expy Max with the GM Denali 6.2 would be perfect package,,,, yes the 3.5 may beat it in drag race by a bit, but in...
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    Arizona Trip from Detroit with Navi

    Thanks, full disclosure, not my video, but a sampling of what we are in for, riding weather looks perfect, cool as we will be quite protected..
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    Arizona Trip from Detroit with Navi

    Long story short, renting/picking up an open 20 foot car trailer today with my Expy Max. I am in the Detroit, MI area A friend will then load 5 BMW/KTM Adventure bikes to drive to Arizona so we can ride the Arizona Backroad Discovery Route. Open Trailer is approx. 2,200 lbs, bikes appox...
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    whirring in 4a?

    do these trucks have locking and unlocking front hubs? as on most trucks now appears to be the half shaft is connected directly to the front axle that may or may not have a disconnect. In that case the half shafts will always rotate, however the ring and pinion will not in the axle.
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    Motortrend 2019 SUV of the Year

    Motor Trend awards COY/TOY/SOY, to the company that will advertise "We Won the Motor Trend _____ of the year. the most,, Pure Marketing,,,little substance
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    The "Auto Stop-Start" is so annoying!!!!

    It all depends on your driving cycle. At present I understand the car companies receive "credits" by having this feature on the vehicle. (I my mind better than a gas guzzler tax) On the European Drive Cycle Test that has more stop and go than the US City Cycle test, 5% is generally achieved...
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    Ford Dealer Drilled Holes In my Front Bumper to Mount Dealer Vanity Plate!

    Good to hear, had the same happen here in Michigan where front plate is not needed. This was on a VW. I noticed it and had them put in writing they would replace the front bumper, some other guy got one with holes
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    Shock Absorbers

    As an Auto Supplier, have to take exception that they are junk from the factory. OE shock, tires etc have to meet much higher quality, durability specifications that aftermarket parts. Have never heard of a shock not having "up and down" damping or "jounce and rebound" For example, OE tires...
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    Expy is in the shop, been driving a rental Suburban...

    Do not understand the question. Trend for me is not new, got my first Suburban in 1994, have had one in one form or another till I got my Expy max in March. For a family of Four and two dogs we could take extensive road trips with all luggage inside with no roof carrier etc. For mountain...
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    Expy is in the shop, been driving a rental Suburban...

    25+ years in various Suburbans/Yukons. The 2018 Expy Max beets them and I am a long term GM guy,,so I switched. I think best of both would be the Denali 6.2 in the Expy. 2nd Row seating is terrible in the GM. Ford has a prerfect flat floor when all seats are down. However expect GM to catch...
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    Tinted it....ohhh so good....

    That is actually my brothers Trackhawk. He live in the UK, where JLR is headquartered. Let me tell you very very impressive, I drove it before I shipped it to him. Took wife for a spirited drive, her response, wow how much are these?
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    Metal or plastic oil pan?

    Plastic Oil pans have been in use on Transmissions for many years now with no issues. In car assembly plants these transmission have to survive a "drop" test from approx. 3 feet onto cement.
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    Dent removal in Aluminum?

    Well parked the new Expy under a Walnut tree and could hear the barrage of falling walnuts on the truck, by the time I move it one made a nice dent on the hood. Anybody have any experience with the dent removal process in Aluminum. on the plus side the dent is on the passenger side and...
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    potential new owner...

    Best part of the Tow Package (for me) is the eLSD (electronic rear Locking Diff) that can also be manually locked at low speeds. My Expy Max has been performed quite well in some deep sand. Would like a Tow Package with the 3:31 gears, I do not tow near the max and would like a bit lower revs...
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    Poor shifting - 2018 Expedition 4x4 Max Platinum

    I have two brand "Z" 8 speeds in addition to my Expy 10 Speed. No complaints on the Ford at all. Trucks will be calibrated with a bit sharper shifts (to increase life of the clutches over time at the expense some times of comfort) The "Clunk" is almost always never the transmission, rather a...
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    Help! 2018 Expedition Platinum breaking down stranding us

    My question is this, people throw the terms Lemon Law and buyback around like crazy. When "returning" a lemon or buy back, do you not then receive trade in value. I am pretty certain you do not get your purchase price back

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